Second victim of Feb. 11 pedestrian accident dies

John Burgeson

Updated 11:08 pm, Monday, February 18, 2013

MILFORD -- The horrific pedestrian accident that took the life of Kevin Tanski, of Milford, last week as he walked with his family on a snow-choked road has claimed another life, that of Brenda Tanski, 51.

A Bridgeport Hospital spokesman said Brenda Tanski died of her injuries early Monday morning. She had been listed in critical condition. Information was not available on the family relationship yesterday, but she is believed to be Kevin Tanski's wife.

Also injured in the Feb. 11 accident was Jenny Tanski, 21, who was treated and released. A fourth family member did not require medical treatment.

Police said that the operator of the vehicle involved is James Dorso, 31, of Milford. He has not been charged thus far.

Police say that Dorso was driving eastbound on Bridgeport Avenue near Cowles Street in the city's Devon section at about 11:30 a.m. when he struck the Tanski family, who were walking east on the shoulder of a street narrowed by the blizzard that struck the state on the previous weekend.

Kevin Tanski, 53, died the next day, on Feb. 12. The family lives in Devon, only a few blocks from where the tragedy occurred.

The incident ranks as one of the worst pedestrian accidents in the city's history.

The Traffic Division is continuing with its investigation and is asking anyone with information to call 203-783-4749 or email dsharoh@ci.milford.ct.us